Responsibility

What's her problem this time?

That's the first thought that came into my head when Fuyu stopped in front of me. She's close enough that the two guys nearby gawked at how ridiculous it seemed.

Nonetheless, with both Eri and Futaba not saying anything, they simply took a step back, clearing up the space.

I don't know what they're going to think of this but I guess that's not my problem anymore.

Anyway, having no reason to decline her, I wittingly faced the girl with nary a change in my expression. However, I couldn't help but think that this was too abrupt on her part.

Was talking to me more important than her upcoming match? What triggered this?

And here I thought she was in a good mood after seeing Akane and the others coming here to cheer for her. Moreover, didn't we just separate on a good note the last time we met? I could still recall how happy she was from being patted by me that night she slept in our house…